What is the property tax rate in Kearny, NJ?

Kearny has an estimated effective property tax rate of 2.32%. On a median home valued at $431,700, homeowners pay approximately $10,001 per year in property taxes.

How does Kearny compare to Hudson County?

Kearny's effective rate of 2.32% is 31% higher than the Hudson County average of 1.77%. The county-wide median annual tax is $9,555, while Kearny homeowners pay an estimated $10,001.

How much are property taxes in Kearny on a $300,000 home?

Based on Kearny's effective rate of 2.32%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $6,960 per year, or about $580 per month.

Kearny Property Tax Rate

Hudson County, New Jersey

2.32%effective rate

Kearny is located in Hudson County, New Jersey. Homeowners in Kearny pay a median of $10,001 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $431,700, resulting in an effective tax rate of 2.32%. This is 31% higher than the Hudson County average of 1.77%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

2.32%

vs 1.77% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$10,001

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$431,700

2024 estimate

Population📍

40,570

Kearny, NJ

How Kearny Compares

Kearny

2.32%

Hudson County Average

1.77%

New Jersey Average

2.11%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in Hudson County

Compare property tax rates for 6 cities in Hudson County, New Jersey.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
West New York	51,683	$10,001	2.44%
Kearny	40,570	$10,001	2.32%
Bayonne	70,468	$10,001	2.24%
Union City	66,375	$10,001	2.24%
Jersey City	289,691	$8,225	1.54%
Hoboken	58,340	$9,948	1.14%

About Property Taxes in Kearny

Property taxes in Kearny are collected by Hudson County. Tax exemptions available to Hudson County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Kearny. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Hudson County property tax page.

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$6,960

$580/month · Rate: 2.32%

Hudson County Property Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.